Do you have extra cardboard? We now have a dumpster that residents of Grimes can use to dispose of cardboard. It is located at the City Maintenance Shop, 901 NE Main Street. Please note that this dumpster is for cardboard only.

Monthly Newsletter Update: In an effort to be "greener" we are eliminating the paper version of the monthly newsletter included with all utility bills. In order to stay informed on important news and events you will need to sign up for the e-mail version. To sign up, scroll down to the bottom of this window and click on the subscribe button.

Notice of Street Construction and Road Closure:The City of Grimes will be reconstructing SE 19th Street from IA 141 to the Grimes corporate limits and the City of Johnston will be reconstructing NW 62nd Avenue from the Grimes Corporate limits to NW 103rd Street. Both the Grimes and Johnston projects are scheduled to begin Monday June 23rd.

DART News: DART is now on Google Maps and Bing Maps.For more information, please visit www.ridedart.com or call DART Customer Service at 515-283-8100.

The Grimes Community Food Pantry provides for 40 to 50 families once a month. Items for the Food Pantry may be dropped off at the Grimes United Methodist Church, Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm, or you may drop items at the Grimes Fareway store just inside the entrance. Monetary donations are appreciated. Appointments may be made by calling 986-4036. In order to receive help from the food pantry, you must be a current resident of Grimes and proof of address is required.

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Welcome to the City of Grimes, Iowa Website!

Please take a moment to explore our site and find out how Grimes is ready to serve you. Find out how your tax dollars are used, pay your water bill online, and access business and recreational opportunities right here! Also, you can now access and navigate the Grimes, Iowa website using your mobile device. Check it out! Please feel free to contact us with your questions about The City of Grimes. Also, we want this website to be helpful, informative, and useful to you. Your suggestions are always welcome!

About Grimes Iowa

Founded in 1881, incorporated in 1894, and named for James W. Grimes, former senator and third governor of the state of Iowa, Grimes today offers a friendly Midwestern atmosphere and a sense of community that brings people close together.

Ideally located at the northwest threshold of the Des Moines Metropolitan region, Grimes enjoys easy access to the amenities of metropolitan life while maintaining all the advantages of a small hometown.

Phone: 515-986-3036
Fax: 515-986-3846
101 NE Harvey Street

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Pay Bills

Pay Your Water Bill Online:We are pleased to announce that you may now pay your water bill online. We have recently updated our software with the goal of providing more payment options as well as increased convenience and better customer service. Payments may now be made by credit card over the phone, in person or online.

If you would like to have your water bill automatically deducted from your checking account each month, please print and fill out the Sure-Pay Authorization Form and return it to City Hall along with a voided blank check.